MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK
UNDERBODY CORROSION
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
drivers door check strap adrift
nearside front tyre worn on edges
outer sills corroding
rear door upper catch not working
underbody coated in mud
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
drivers door check trap adrift
rear brake pipes corroding
underbody coated in mud!
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
drivers door check trap adrift
rear brake pipes corroding
underbody coated in mud!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroding
front brake discs worn
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil overfull
exhaust corroding
nearside outer sill corroding
offside front tyre bald on outer edge
rear brake pipes corroding
underbody coated in mud
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil overfull
exhaust corroding
nearside outer sill corroding
offside front tyre bald on outer edge
rear brake pipes corroding
underbody coated in mud
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
nearside front tyre bold on outer edge
nearside rear brake pipe corroding
nearside sill corroding
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
spare wheel secured with cable ties
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
nearside front tyre bold on outer edge
nearside rear brake pipe corroding
nearside sill corroding
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
spare wheel secured with cable ties
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre sidewall damage not to cords
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
condition of wiper blades
engine oil level low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FB53 DXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 DXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FB53 DXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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